Snapchat accounts that are temporarily disabled due to repeated failed login attempts or unusual activity generally remain disabled for about 24 to 48 hours. This is the typical period Snapchat's system uses to automatically revoke the temporary ban. However, in some cases, the temporary disablement may last longer, ranging from a few days to potentially months, especially if the system suspects violations or suspicious behavior persist. Unfortunately, if the hold extends beyond a few days, Snapchat support may not always provide explicit help or timelines for resolution. Currently, Snapchat is experiencing a widespread outage linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) issues as of October 20, 2025. This is causing many users to see the temporary disable message when trying to log in, even when there might not be a permanent ban. The outage impact duration depends on how quickly AWS resolves their backend problems, which can vary from a few hours to possibly more than a day. Snapchat has not yet provided an official estimate for when normal service will resume. In summary:

• Normal temporary disables often last 24-48 hours.
• Some cases may persist longer if flagged for policy violations.
• The current outage causing access issues is linked to AWS problems and may resolve within hours or possibly a day or two, but exact timing is not confirmed.
• Users are advised to wait, avoid repeated login attempts during this period, and monitor official Snapchat channels for updates.

This current temporary disable situation tied to AWS outage is likely outside usual time frames and should clear once the wider service disruption ends.